Monday, April 2, 2012 from 9 – 11 a.m. FREE. Room 134 in Goodling Center. Attend this one time class and you’ll learn what you need to know to start a business in PA. Is it right for you? This interactive and informational workshop will allow you to explore options, ask questions, and get the resources you need to proceed as an entrepreneur! RSVP: Lisa Steffen ljsteffe@hacc.edu.
First Step: Starting a Small Business
Learn the basics of small business ownership by attending…This workshop is intended to provide aspiring small business owners with an overview of many of the issues involved in planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include personal and lifestyle issues of the entrepreneur/business owner, the legal, financial and tax considerations of starting a small business, and the “how-to’s” of business registration, government regulations and compliance issues. Attendees will also be introduced to the beginning steps of developing a sound business plan. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will be invited to schedule a free, one-on-one consulting session with an SBDC Business Consultant. The workshop will be held at J.D Brown Center for Entrepreneurship at York College of Pennsylvania
“The First Step: Starting a Small Business,” to be held at J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship on April 3, 2012 from 1-4pm. . Registration will be held from 12:45-1pm. Directions to the workshop location are attached below. The location of the JD Brown Center is 410 Kings Mill Road Please give us a call at 717-477-1935, if you have any questions.
First Step: Starting a Small Business
This workshop is intended to provide aspiring small business owners with an overview of many of the issues involved in planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include personal and lifestyle issues of the entrepreneur/business owner, the legal, financial and tax considerations of starting a small business, and the “how-to’s” of business registration, government regulations and compliance issues. Attendees will also be introduced to the beginning steps of developing a sound business plan. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will be invited to schedule a free, one-on-one consulting session with an SBDC Business Consultant. Special Presenter: A financing professional from F&M Trust will present the financial portion of the workshop.
"The First Step: Starting a Small Business,” willl be held at Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce on April 12, 2012 from 9am-Noon. Directions to the workshop location are attached below. Registration will be held from 8:45-9am Please give us a call at 717-477-1935, if you have any questions.
Women Owned Small Business Federal Certification
The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program provides equal access to federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). The program allows contracting officers to set aside specific federal contracts for WOSBs and EDWOSBs. This workshop will discuss the eligibility and how to get certified.
“Woman Owned Small Business Certification,” to be held at J.D Brown Center for Entrepreneurship on April 17, 2012 from 9am-Noon. Directions to the workshop location are at the bottom of this page. Registration will be held from 8:45-9am. Please give us a call at 717-477-1935, if you have any questions.
SalesWorks - Carlisle
“SalesWorks,” will be held at Murata Business Center at 453 Lincoln Street, Carlisle PA on April 19, 2012 from 1-4pm. Registration will be held from 12:45-1pm. Cost is $20 per business. If you have an outstanding balance, please send a check to Shippensburg University SBDC as soon as possible and mail it to Shippensburg University SBDC, 405 Grove Hall, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. You may by cash at the door. Please give us a call at 717-477-1935, if you have any questions.
Talkabouts - Branding Basics HACC's Talkabouts provide an opportunity to meet, share, network, and learn with other people in the business world. The opportunity to develop professional relationships can spell success whether you are an entrepreneur or an experienced business owner. The Talkabouts are an outgrowth sponsored by HACC Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. We focus on bringing together entrepreneurs. All interested individuals are invited to attend and experience this free open forum. Bring a brown bag lunch; dessert and drink will be provided. The Talkabout topics will vary by month. Event times are from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM. April 20, 2012
Please call 717-221-1311 at least one day in advance to reserve a place.
HACC York Campus
Community First Fund offers classes on state procurement, detailing how small business can become government contractors and how to become state certified as a woman-owned or minority-owned business. Additionally, the training provides information on state purchasing procedures, which state agencies need what you sell and how to market your business directly to them, and where to locate bid opportunities online. (Free)
This training is designed for businesses of four or more employees who are interested in starting a workplace safety committee, or who currently have a workplace safety committee. It meets a requirement of the Commonwealth’s Workplace Safety Committee Discount Program leading to a 5% discount on companies’ workers’
compensation insurance premiums. The training will be conducted by staff from The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of PENNSAFE. PENNSAFE’s Qualified Accident and Illness Prevention Service Providers are responsible for certification and recertification training. The training for committees consists of three topic areas: Safety Committee Dynamics | Hazard Identification | Incident Investigation
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
HACC - York Campus
8:00 am - 12:30 PM Information Brochure
Writing an Effective Business Plan
Developing a business plan is often the most important step in starting a new business. Business planning allows you to get a realistic appraisal of the potential viability of a new business prior to deciding to launch. A good business plan serves as a “roadmap” to guide a new business through the start-up process or a growing business through expansion. The business plan can be invaluable in terms of garnering financing support for your business and as a management and marketing guide. What you Will Learn: •What a business plan is & why all new & existing businesses need one •The 5 major reasons for having a written business plan •How a strong business plan can help you to make decisions, evaluate strategies, and convince others that your business is sound •How to avoid the mistakes many business owners make when preparing a plan •The parts of the business plan that are of most interest to lenders & investors
“Writing an Effective Business Plan,” will be held at Shippensburg University Grove Hall Suite 405 on April 26, 2012 from 9am- Noon. Directions and parking instructions are attached below. Registration will be held from 8:45-9AM. To pay the balance- please send a check made out to Shippensburg University SBDC and mail it to Shippensburg University SBDC, 405 Grove Hall, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. You may also pay at the door. Please give us a call at 717-477-1935, if you have any questions.
